generically-designed
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/dʒəˈnɛrɪkli dɪˈzaɪnd/
(generic)
non-specific
Etymology
Etymology Information
'generic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'genus,' where 'genus' meant 'kind or type.'
Historical Evolution
'generic' changed from the Latin word 'genus' and eventually became the modern English word 'generic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a kind or class,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not specific.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed in a way that is not specific to any particular case or instance, often to be broadly applicable.
The software was generically-designed to work on multiple platforms.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 01:57